A 22-year-old man was shot while driving near downtown San Antonio early Thursday, then managed to drive himself to a hospital, authorities said. The shooting happened around 4:30 a.m. near S. Frio Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard, and a 23-year-old passenger was also in the car. Police say no suspects have been located so far.
Police: Victim Drove to Hospital
According to News 4 San Antonio, the San Antonio Police Department told the station the two men were driving down Cesar Chavez when they heard gunfire and the 22-year-old was struck. The injured man drove to a local hospital for treatment while officers searched the area for suspects. Investigators have not released the victim’s name or additional details about a possible suspect description.
Where This Fits In
This incident adds to a spate of shootings the city has seen in recent weeks, from pre-dawn attacks to late-night violence that has left other victims hospitalized. Teen gunned down on Far North Side is one recent example that underscores the tempo of violent calls authorities are handling across San Antonio.
How To Help
SAPD asks anyone with information or video to call the department’s non-emergency number at 210-207-7273 or Crime Stoppers at 210-224-STOP. The City of San Antonio lists those contacts on its police directory and tip pages. Detectives say anonymous tips, including dashcam or surveillance footage, can be critical to identifying suspects and locating witnesses.
Police say the investigation remains active and they will release more information as it becomes available. Anyone with tips is urged to contact authorities or Crime Stoppers.
